Plano 3700 Utility Tackle Boxes: The standard modular trays that organize every hook, weight and soft plastic
$ Budget Tackle & Gear Editor-curated
Plano's 3700-size utility boxes are the de-facto standard in tackle storage: shallow plastic trays with adjustable dividers that slide into most fishing bags and tackle bags. A few labelled 3700s let you organize lures by type or colour and swap only the tray you need for a trip, instead of hauling everything.
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| Type | Tackle storage |
| Best for | All anglers |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Price tier | $ — Budget |
Who it is best for
- Every angler organizing hooks, weights and lures
- Building a modular system inside a tackle backpack
- Keeping soft plastics and hard baits from tangling
- Anyone replacing a single chaotic tackle box
What we like
- Industry-standard size fits most bags and packs
- Adjustable dividers adapt to any lure layout
- Cheap, tough and easy to label or colour-code
- Modular — carry only the trays a trip needs
Watch-outs
- Sold individually; a full system needs several
- Latches and plastic wear after years of heavy abuse
- Not waterproof if fully submerged
Editor's take
Buy three to start: one for hooks/weights/hardware, one for hard baits, one for soft plastics, and label the spine of each.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 3700 mean?
It is a standard utility-box footprint; most tackle backpacks and bags are built to hold 3700 and smaller 3600 trays.
How many tackle boxes do I need?
Three modular trays cover most beginners — hardware, hard baits and soft plastics — and you add more as tackle grows.
Are these waterproof?
They shed rain and splash but are not designed to be submerged; use waterproof storage for phones and documents.